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C. Allen Anderson

Canton

Summary

Innovative professional with 25 plus years of progressive experience within the marketing/sales industry with the skills to drive business growth, capitalize on new revenue potential, and manage all aspects of daily business operations. Expertise in the Internet marketing industry to include a variety of fields; SEO, WEB 2.0, social media marketing, pricing strategies, client relations and needs assessment, marketing, financial management, purchasing, administration, staff training and supervision as well as motivational acceleration and mentoring. Proactive team leader with refined business acumen and exemplary people skills. Facilitate a team approach to achieve organizational objectives, increase productivity and enhance employee morale. I'm a quick study with an ability to easily grasp and put into application new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies. I'm dedicated, innovative and a self-motivated team player/builder with exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Handling/Shipping and Receiving Lead

Metallus
02.2024 - 07.2025
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Stacked and stored pallets at end of shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Corresponded with carrier representatives to make arrangements and provide instructions for shipment and delivery of orders.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas via forklift and partner departments using straddle lifts.

Service Creator

Federal Employee Services Associates
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Exceeded monthly sales target by 40% through effective lead generation and cold calling postal Employees and scheduling appointments for Annuity and Life agents
  • Trained and mentored new lead creation specialists in effective communication strategies to increase likelihood of successfully overcoming upfront resistance and scheduling new prospects.
  • Led successful implementation of new processes, resulting in significant increase in customer cohesion between he lead generation teams and agents for whom we were lining up for successful customer acquisition.

Inside Sales Professional

Safe Home Direct, LLC
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Utilized sales techniques and strategies to build customer relationships and close sales, resulting in a 25% increase in sales of home security systems for a start-up division of an established company in an effort to transition over from a canvasing approach which was currently the company's only model for new business acquisitions.
  • Analyzed sales trends and customer feedback to identify areas of improvement and recommend strategies for increasing sales
  • Diagnosed and resolved installation and operational issues based on my personal customers complaints in an effort to create a better installation experience and significantly curb customer cancellations

Inside Sales Professional

Safe Streets USA, LLC
10.2015 - 05.2018
  • Developed in depth understanding of customer pain points and needs, resulting in successfully exceeding weekly sales quotas of ADT home security systems.
  • Exceeded monthly sales goals by 30% for 9 consecutive months by consistently achieving 34-45% close rate placing me in top 5% of the company nationally

Managing Partner

Core Web Components, LLC
10.2015 - 05.2018
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Directed the development of business plans, budgeting, forecasting, staffing needs, and performance metrics.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency and increase profitability.

Sales Manager

Idearc Media, LLC
11.2013 - 08.2015
  • Developed a comprehensive sales training and mentoring program that improved team morale and efficiency by 40%
  • Hired, trained, and managed a team of sales representatives, resulting in a 60% increase in sales for my office resulting in my team placing in the top 5 of the company for an entire year.

Inside Sales Professional

Idearc Media, LLC
01.2013 - 11.2013
  • Exceeded monthly sales goals by 60% for the first 30 days of employment to be the very first in the history of the company to be presented with an offer before completing my 90-day contractors probationary period.
  • Consistently exceeded quotas with an average closing rate of 30-35% for 4 consecutive months leading to an offer to be advanced to a lead.
  • Continued to exceed quotas by 30-40% with the added responsibilities of a team lead for the duration of the next 5 months leading to being presented with an opportunity to create and manage a team of my own.

Education

GED -

Tuscarawas Valley High School
Zoar, Ohio
09.1993

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Ability to Work in Team Environment
  • Adaptability
  • Communication Skills
  • Fast Learner
  • Computer Skills
  • Goal Oriented
  • Relationship Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Salesforce
  • Others
  • Barcode scanning
  • Shipping procedures
  • Loading and unloading
  • Stock rotation
  • Packaging
  • Stock control
  • Freight management
  • Warehouse safety
  • Order fulfillment
  • Warehouse operations
  • Shipping coordination
  • Organize merchandise
  • Communication
  • Inventory management

Timeline

Material Handling/Shipping and Receiving Lead

Metallus
02.2024 - 07.2025

Service Creator

Federal Employee Services Associates
02.2023 - 05.2024

Inside Sales Professional

Safe Home Direct, LLC
10.2022 - 01.2023

Inside Sales Professional

Safe Streets USA, LLC
10.2015 - 05.2018

Managing Partner

Core Web Components, LLC
10.2015 - 05.2018

Sales Manager

Idearc Media, LLC
11.2013 - 08.2015

Inside Sales Professional

Idearc Media, LLC
01.2013 - 11.2013

GED -

Tuscarawas Valley High School